I have a boyfriend, we have been together a year now, and I love him very much, but there is just something I am not sure about, this is a problem, let me explain, Everytime that I have money, I like to buy myself something nice, but when he knows this he asks for something too, he will pick something like a child in a candy store, I tell him I was going to buy me something with it, he says"It is only $50, besides I gave you money last time to spend, and I'm taking you to dinner. But for some reason I always have to give money. I hate this, what can I do??? Any help will be appreciated.

nemesis2 gave this response on 4/13/2000:

A girl needs to be independent - beware of those who have a belief "what's mine is mine and what's yours is mine". Set yourself limits - such as only taking X amount out with you and stating that this is ALL you have for the day or week - then you can choose whether you spend it on yourself or give in to his - as you said - childish demands. Better still - plead constant poverty and bank the lot!